EP 18: Former US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. Shares His Service Life & Military Advocacy (Part 2)

Summary: <p>How does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs help U.S. military veterans in the Philippines?</p> <p>What are the benefits available to U.S. military veterans residing in the Philippines or the United States?</p> <p>What are the military values that children learn or adapt from their parents who serve in the military?</p> <p>In this episode, Former U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. talks about how he never ceased reaching out to and assisting retired military veterans and their families after his foreign service retirement, his experiences growing up in a strict military household, and how you can help by sponsoring VetCoin HQ.</p> <p><strong>About the Guest:</strong></p> <p>Harry K. Thomas Jr. is a former US Ambassador to the Philippines. He is a retired head of US mission service in the Philippines for 3 years, the senior strategic engagement leader at special operations command, and a VetCoin HQ board member with the advocacy to help military veterans and military families.</p> <p><strong>Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Discover the G.I. Bill benefits that a military member can use even after retirement</strong></li> <li><strong>Know what it was like to grow up in a generation where parents lived by the saying "spare the rod, spoil the child."</strong></li> <li><strong>Learn how you can help military veterans by supporting VetCoin HQ</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Check out these episode highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>(02:31) -  His transition from foreign service to civilian life</li> <li>(04:28) -  New venture in assisting military families</li> <li>(06:07) -  Assisting veterans especially veterans in the Philippines</li> <li>(08:31) -  Improvement in veteran assistance</li> <li>(11:53) -  What the public needs to know</li> <li>(13:22) -  What ifs</li> <li>(16:28) -  What he got from his parents: Love to help others</li> <li>(19:01) -  Military values instilled in him</li> <li>(21:02) -  Having strict parents; Listen and follow</li> <li>(23:41) -  New generation: Respect and setting boundaries</li> <li>(26:07) -  Message to service members and their families</li> <li>(27:55) -  Message to individuals interested in joining the service</li> <li>(29:16) -  VetCoin HQ and other projects for military families</li> </ul> <p><strong>Support VetCoin HQ Foundation:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/vetcoinhq"><u><strong>https://www.facebook.com/vetcoinhq</strong></u></a></li> <li><a href="https://vetcoinhq.com/"><u><strong>https://vetcoinhq.com/</strong></u></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Mami Redj:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://facebook.com/mamiredjpodcast/"><u><strong>https://facebook.com/mamiredjpodcast/</strong></u></a></li> </ul> <p>Do you want to hear more stories about military families? This is the podcast for you. You can listen to it wherever you are, and it’s completely free. Subscribe to our podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5nKmf9A5aXQRAEUeTBFQKN"><u><strong>Spotify</strong></u></a> today.</p> <p><strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong></p> <p>The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the host and guests, and do not reflect the views, positions, and opinions of the U.S. Military, its Foreign Counterparts, and/or other entities they represent.</p>